• TheNational Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF)andQolabhave entered into a research collaboration to develop integrated cryogenic low-pass filters for quantum processors. • The project aims to resolve hardware bottlenecks in scaling superconducting and spin-qubit systems by transitioning from discrete, bulky filter components to semiconductor-wafer-scale manufacturing. • These filters are essential for shielding qubits from high-frequency microwave noise, which otherwise induces decoherence at millikelvin temperatures. • The technical focus involves leveraging NQFF’s nanofabrication capabilities and Qolab’s systems expertise to produce filters directly on silicon wafers. • This methodology allows for denser integration with qubit circuits and reduces the physical footprint within dilution refrigerators, facilitating the transition from dozens to millions of qubits. • The resulting hardware is intended for deployment in quantum systems at theUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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  • The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) and Qolab have announced a joint research effort to create wafer‑scale cryogenic low‑pass filters for quantum processors. The collaboration seeks to eliminate a key hardware bottleneck in scaling superconducting and spin‑qubit systems by replacing bulky, discrete filter components with integrated semiconductor wafers. These filters will shield qubits from high‑frequency noise, improving coherence and device performance. By moving to wafer‑scale manufacturing, the partnership aims to streamline production, reduce size, and enhance reliability of quantum hardware. The initiative was first reported by the Quantum Computing Report.
  • The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) and Qolab have entered into a research collaboration to develop integrated cryogenic low-pass filters for quantum processors. The project aims to resolve hardware bottlenecks in scaling superconducting and spin-qubit systems by transitioning from discrete, bulky filter components to semiconductor-wafer-scale manufacturing. These filters are essential for shielding qubits from high-frequency microwave noise, which otherwise induces decoherence at millikelvin temperatures. The technical focus involves leveraging NQFF’s nanofabrication capabilities an

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